The Weekend Desk Report

Special Kentucky Derby Edition
Hey, remember last year when we were all so excited about that female jockey? Yeah, well, this year it seems even the horses' names are hopelessly masculine.

Bet The Alpha Male
We'd ordinarily say this one is a lock, but these days no one really seems to know exactly which horse we're talking about.

Dangerous Liaison
As far as we can tell, this horse hasn't really hooked up anyone.

Daddy Nose Best?
No, Guilia, it looks like he doesn't.

Take Charge Indy
We'd make a joke about this one needing a little Luck, but then we'd have to retire in shame.

No Rose To Run
Don't even think about betting this one. The really smart money says he isn't even going to make it through the first turn.

Hair Of The Horse . . .
Well, it is Cinco De Mayo. Your best bet may simply be giving up and going with the flow.

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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Cinco de Bourbon.

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Free Comic Book Day: At a comic book store near you!

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The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: Check out that bowl.

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The Sound Opinions Weekend Music Report: "Sharon Van Etten bares all in our studio. And Santigold is back with a new album and a new bag of tricks."

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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago's neighborhoods and communities. See what's happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.

Discrimination Against Former Prisoners

Two former prisoners discuss how fear on the part of employers is the hardest to overcome without assistance and is probably a key factor in why some ex-convicts return to crime.

Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV19
1 hr

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The Gondoliers

The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Co. and the University of Chicago Chamber Orchestra perform this classic opera. Tune in and sing along!

Saturday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. on CAN TV19
2 hr 15 min

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Perspectivas Latinas: Casa Central

William Santos of Casa Central describes how its network of social services propels a diverse population of all ages toward self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.

Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min

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Come Sail Away: Chicago Rock in the 1970s

Author Stu Shea revisits the music emerging from Chicago's rock and roll scene during the "Me Decade" of the '70s, including a deeper look at bands like Styx and Chicago, and live performances of the top hits.

Sunday, May 6 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min

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Legislative Hearing: Prison Overcrowding & Meritorious Good Time

The Illinois House Judiciary Committee hears testimony on legislation that would reinstate Meritorious Good Time, a program that addressed prison overcrowding by reducing inmates' prison stays for good behavior.

Sunday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr 30 min

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The Indispensable Man: Life & Times of FDR

The New Deal era comes to life through this celebration of the music and history of the epoch, including the world premiere of a music and narrative piece on the life and times of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Sunday, May 6 at 1 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 40 min

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May Day: Haymarket Lives

The Illinois Labor History Society commemorates the death of striking workers, activists, and police as a result of the "Haymarket Affair" in 1886.

Watch Online

Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. on CAN TV21
15 min

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May Day March for the 99%

Demonstrators march to Union Park in Chicago as part of May Day protests.

Sunday, May 6 at 3:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr

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